I took a single malt (unopened) to some friends in Suffolk 2 weeks ago - it lasted 2 days and there was only two of us drinking it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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I took a single malt (unopened) to some friends in Suffolk 2 weeks ago - it lasted 2 days and there was only two of us drinking it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
You should, mate. I've got a nice little collection now of around six, one of which (a Lagavulin 16) is in a vintage crystal decanter. Looks rather nice sat on the Welsh dresser, with some accompanying whisky glasses:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
You can help me polish it off when you're next up!
Marco.
That Lagavulin is one of my favourites, so I won't be averse to helping you polish it off! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
The glengoyne 18 is a cracker. The 25 is silly expensive but stunning. Great Chocs too.
Nice one, then I'll save it for you:)
Marco.
Great recco of yours, mate, to go there. Superb tour - Del's German cousins absolutely loved it!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Marco.
Great. Glad you all liked it
My wife and eldest daughter will be visiting Scotland in a couple of weeks, and would like to drop by a friendly distillery for a little tour and a tasting. Any recommendations? Marco, I saw your pics of Glengoyne, which looks wonderful but it's out of the city, and they may prefer something in town. Suggestions most welcome!
Thanks,
Svend
Hi Svend,
Maybe Grant, or one of the other guys up in Scotland will know better (as I'm a bit out of touch these days), but I don't think you'll find any distilleries in the middle of Glasgow or Edinburgh, such is the nature of their operation, but I could be wrong.
The Glengoyne one is only just outside (north) of Glasgow. You could probably get a train there from the city centre, or even a taxi for not that much, if you're sharing the costs. It would be worth it, as Glengoyne is expertly set up for tours, and so I'm sure you'd all really enjoy yourselves!:cool:
Marco.
Glengoyne...(technically the distillery is in highlands, but not by much) http://www.glengoyne.com/ is by far the best of the lowland ones, but there are 2 others that do tours. down Clydebank way there is the Auchentoshan Distillery.. https://www.auchentoshan.com/
and in east outside Edinburgh is the Glenkinchie Distillery.. https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/glenkinchie/.
there is also the Scotch Whisky Experience; a Visitor Attraction... https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/ in Edinburgh.
I would strongly advise a distillery tour if possible, as its both interesting nd enjoyable... Glengoyne being the best and the chocolates are as sensational as the whisky..